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A new way to experience physical therapy in Kansas City. Function Forward provides expert, in-home neurologic and pediatric-specialized care—personalized, convenient, and built around real life.

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What Function Forward provides: 
Individualized in-home physical therapy sessions from a board-certified neurologic physical therapist with advanced post-professional training and expertise in the speciality areas of pediatrics and adult neurologic rehabilitation. 

Who Function Forward serves: 

  • Infant-Focused Pediatrics

    • Milestone Support

    • Developmental Delay

    • Torticollis

    • Conservative treatments to address Plagiocephaly (flattening on the side) and Brachycephaly (flattening on the back of the head) to work towards avoiding cranial remolding orthosis (helmet).

    • Infant bodywork (craniosacral therapy, myofascial release, massage) utilized as indicated.

  • Adults with neurologic health conditions

    • ​Stroke

    • Brain & Spinal Cord Injury

    • Parkinson's Disease (Certified PWR! Moves Therapist)

    • Multiple Sclerosis (MS Get A Head Start Instructor)

    • Neurologic Oncology

    • Vestibular Disorders

    • Balance/Fall concerns

    • Movement Disorders

    • Medical and Surgical Recovery 

  • Geriatric/Neurologic Wellness​ 

    • Programs designed to focus on health promotion, including fall prevention and maintaining functional mobility. Excellent option for those who have "graduated" from medically necessary physical therapy or have exhausted medical benefits.​

What makes Function Forward unique: 
This is not a big corporation - just a passionate physical therapist on a mission to fill a large gap in care! You'll see the results that experience and a commitment to up-to-date clinical knowledge can deliver.

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Contact Us

Please reach out to schedule your initial evaluation, or to chat with Lauren to see if Function Forward is a good fit for your needs.

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Call or Text: 816-200-2838

Fax: 816-301-6271

Clinical Hours: M-F, 8:30-2:45

Serving Kansas City metro area, including eastern Johnson County Kansas

*Please note that due to the nature of my practice, answering phone calls can be challenging. Please email or text as preferred initial contact and I would be happy to set up a time to talk when I'm not treating or driving! 

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